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The Philadelphia Folk Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, continues its storied tradition with the triumphant return to the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Promising a weekend of exceptional music, camping, community, and culture, the Festival invites attendees to join in the celebration from August […]
The Belmont Hills Library is making ocean landscapes at this session of Fun Friday! Venture deep into an ocean to color and put together ocean life. This program is for all ages, and no registration is required.
With more than 250 consigning families, L'il Angels consignment sales feature thousands of gently preowned and NEW name brand clothing, shoes, toys and more. You'll find all things kids and maternity in one great location during a 3-day, weekend sale! See sale schedule for details about pre-sales, public sale, and […]
Join Please Touch Museum for a puppet show from Big Howl, featuring three classic Aesop’s Fables reimagined as an interactive comedic romp for all! Meet their charming friends, Fox and Crane, on a journey of discovery, where every twist and turn leaves you inspired and laughing.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, continues its storied tradition with the triumphant return to the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Promising a weekend of exceptional music, camping, community, and culture, the Festival invites attendees to join in the celebration from August […]
Natural Lands Trust invites families to come out to Hildacy Preserve and splash in Crum Creek! Squish in the mud, swish your toes in the water, and splash your friends. Kids and adults are invited to play in the stream, relax, and enjoy the last days of summer. Registration required. […]
With more than 250 consigning families, L'il Angels consignment sales feature thousands of gently preowned and NEW name brand clothing, shoes, toys and more. You'll find all things kids and maternity in one great location during a 3-day, weekend sale! See sale schedule for details about pre-sales, public sale, and […]
Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include: Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines Smaller crowds More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened or turned off An available […]
The Philadelphia Folk Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, continues its storied tradition with the triumphant return to the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Promising a weekend of exceptional music, camping, community, and culture, the Festival invites attendees to join in the celebration from August […]
Family Sundays at Suburban Square are back! Head out to the Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11 am–1 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please check the Suburban Square Instagram story for the most up to date event information.
Head down to Spruce Street Harbor Park on the Philly waterfront for free, Family Funday Sunday — every Sunday this summer from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be fun fitness classes, crafts, and activities, with pop-up play each week. Start your day with Active Kids at 11 am, […]
Join the Candy Lab for their "After Summer Camp" Camp, August 19–30. They'll be making edible art from candy, fruits and vegetables. Two sessions per day: 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm. Just $40 per session. Perfect for ages 5+. Click here to learn more.
Join Eagleview Town Center for a magical summer of cinema under the stars with Monday Movie Nights. Each month, they'll feature a family-friendly blockbuster that you won't want to miss. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and loved ones for an evening of entertainment, community, and fun. Admission is free. June […]
Join the Candy Lab for their "After Summer Camp" Camp, August 19–30. They'll be making edible art from candy, fruits and vegetables. Two sessions per day: 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm. Just $40 per session. Perfect for ages 5+. Click here to learn more.
Join Morris Arboretum every Tuesday for Bloomin' Bubbles! In this event just for kids, they will transform the Whimsical Woods into a magical bubble party. The 2nd Tuesday of the month will be Bubbles & Dance where they’ll add music into the mix for animal dancing, slow-mo dance, freeze dance, […]
Join the Candy Lab for their "After Summer Camp" Camp, August 19–30. They'll be making edible art from candy, fruits and vegetables. Two sessions per day: 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm. Just $40 per session. Perfect for ages 5+. Click here to learn more.
The 3rd Wednesday of the month Visit the Willow Grove Mall for a FREE kids event on the 3rd Wednesday of every month – through Wednesday, October 16th. Kids Play is a program that provides free entertainment and discounts for toddlers and their caretakers. Events include a variety of fun activities, entertainment, arts […]
Join the Candy Lab for their "After Summer Camp" Camp, August 19–30. They'll be making edible art from candy, fruits and vegetables. Two sessions per day: 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm. Just $40 per session. Perfect for ages 5+. Click here to learn more.
KidFest is back! Abington Art Center is kicking off its KidFest celebration with a month-long cumulative art exhibition in our galleries of our amazing camp artists extraordinary work, leading up to our super fun Art-extravaganza — KidFest! Bring your kids for fun art activities, music and more as we take […]
Join the Candy Lab for their "After Summer Camp" Camp, August 19–30. They'll be making edible art from candy, fruits and vegetables. Two sessions per day: 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm. Just $40 per session. Perfect for ages 5+. Click here to learn more.
Stop by to make a fun piece of art — with shaving cream! For ages 3 to 6. No registration is required, but you may register if you wish to receive a reminder email.
Discover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo's "ZooSnooze" overnight campouts! ZooSnooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up. ZooSnooze offers dinner and breakfast, a flashlight tour of the zoo, campfire and activities, an educational show the next morning, a giraffe […]
Rise and shine for the most important meal of the day, and share it with the Elmwood Zoo's three towering giraffes! They’re giving the most important meal of the day a big upgrade! Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to their giraffes. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll […]
Witness hundreds of butterflies floating on the wind! Wander through manicured gardens, visit local artisans, and learn about an amazing pollinator and how we can help them. Join Colonial Gardens' annual Butterfly Festival and experience all this and more! This year, they will be releasing hundreds of butterflies, typically monarch […]
You and your little ones are invited to a very special story time event! Free and open to the public. All ages welcome! Participants in the Berwyn-Paoli Reading Trail program will earn their stamp for this location! (New to the trail? Print your map ahead of time or pick up […]
CBW will be celebrating the second annual Philly Book Crawl with ice cream, books, activities, give-aways and a special visit from Pete the Cat! Meet Pete the Cat and take photos at the store on Saturday, August 24th! Here’s his schedule: 11 -11:20 12 – 12:20 1 – 1:20 2 – 2:20 3 […]
Build and design your very own Candylab cars and then "race" them down the exclusive Candylab 13' race ramp at DLK! This event is designed for families with children of all ages (Team DLK will assist!) as car kits are super fun and easy to build, and design with our […]
Suburban Square is excited to host Back to School Bash, an annual community event to send summer off in style. This free, outdoor, family-friendly event will feature kids’ games, creative crafts, lively music, the Lulu’s on Wheels Play Bus (for kids under 6), and more on the Lawn. Families can […]
What is summer without s’mores, crisp graham crackers, melting chocolate, perfectly roasted marshmallows and your buddies? Join Riverbend and soak up the last of summer with a fun evening of nature exploration, a campfire, and of course, s'mores. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event. Register here. The […]
Join the Belmont Hills Library for a FREE movie night with your friends, family, and neighbors featuring "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On"! This is an all-ages community event, so bring the whole family. Registering for this event grants you admission and a FREE raffle ticket for the chance to win […]
Rise and shine for the most important meal of the day, and share it with the Elmwood Zoo's three towering giraffes! They’re giving the most important meal of the day a big upgrade! Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to their giraffes. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll […]
Join the National Constitution Center for its Sensory-Friendly Days, an accessible learning experience for people of all abilities and their families. Visitors with sensory-processing challenges can experience the museum in a secure and comfortable environment that includes modified programming and emotionally safe spaces with sensory objects, comfortable seating, and cool […]
Family Sundays at Suburban Square are back! Head out to the Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11 am–1 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please check the Suburban Square Instagram story for the most up to date event information.
Head down to Spruce Street Harbor Park on the Philly waterfront for free, Family Funday Sunday — every Sunday this summer from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be fun fitness classes, crafts, and activities, with pop-up play each week. Start your day with Active Kids at 11 am, […]
Celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence on Sunday, August 25, 2024! Enjoy a colorful festival and a vibrant, high-energy outdoor summer stage concert and show featuring Ukrainian folk dance, music, and song. Delicious traditional Ukrainian foods (pierogies, holuptsi, Ukrainian sausage-kielbasa), and baked goods, standard BBQ picnic fare, and cool […]
